DEARBORN, Michigan – Volunteering is a family tradition for Derek Hughes. His mother volunteered for 18 years at Hutzel Hospital, helping in the gift shop and the maternity ward. His dad volunteered for five years, recording for the blind at the Detroit Institute of Arts. So, it probably came as no surprise to people who know him that Hughes was recognized … [Read more...]
Dearborn Police Takes Stance on “Cloud 9” Synthetic Drug
DEARBORN, Michigan – On September 24, 2014 the Wayne County Department of Public Health issued an Emergency Order declaring “Cloud 9” and similar products illegal and an imminent danger to residents.The synthetic drug “Cloud 9” is a clear liquid that can be put into a drink, smoked using an e-cigarette, hookah or smoked with marijuana. It is packaged in … [Read more...]
Kidnapping and Child Pornography Penalties Tightened
LANSING, Michigan – Legislation sponsored by state Representative George T. Darany (D-Dearborn) was passed by the Michigan House and Senate today and will now be sent to the governor’s office to be signed into law. House Bill 4021 will expand the list of intent elements for kidnapping to include knowingly restraining a minor for the purpose of sexual … [Read more...]
Dearborn Kicks Off Annual United Way Fundraising Drive
DEARBORN, Michigan – City of Dearborn employees have a long tradition of contributing to United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and the kickoff to the annual fundraising campaign took place on Oct. 7 in front of the Henry Ford Centennial Library.During the traditional torch lighting ceremony, Mayor John B. O’Reilly, Jr. was assisted by Alaa Salame, a … [Read more...]
Adventure Seeking Detroit Educator Returns to Michigan
DEARBORN, Michigan - When Detroit educator Romaine Redd and her husband Dion Redd, a proud graduate of the University of Michigan Dearborn and former Wayne County sheriff, retired to Florida in 1997, it was always the couple’s intention to return to Detroit. Sadly, Dion Redd passed away in 2005.Romaine Redd kept the promise to move back to Michigan this … [Read more...]
PNC Bank Robbed – Dearborn Police Looking for Suspect
DEARBORN, Michigan - On Friday October 3rd at approximately 4:46 PM, the PNC Bank located at 23153 Michigan Avenue was robbed. The suspect approached the teller and handed her a note requesting money. He left with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction, on foot.The suspect was described as a black male, 30-35 years old, medium build, 5’11, … [Read more...]
DFNA Huddles to Improve Dearborn Neighborhoods
DEARBORN, Michigan - On October 1, seventeen representatives from approximately 14 neighborhood associations met at the new Dearborn Administration Center to achieve an equal goal: to strengthen not only individual associations but to pull the citizens of Dearborn closer together.The Dearborn Federation of Neighborhood Associations (DFNA) exists to … [Read more...]
Dearborn Animal Shelter 14th Annual Black Tie & Tails Gala
DEARBORN, Michigan -- The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter’s popular Black Tie & Tails charity fundraising event returns on Friday, Oct. 24th. Festivities begin 7 p.m. at the historic Dearborn Inn, 20301 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn. The 2014 theme is Passport to Paris: celebrating the countless adopted animal love stories that have been created in the … [Read more...]
Gallery Welcomes Home Dearborn Artist David A. Bell
DEARBORN, Michigan – “Nature sometimes shouts, sometimes it whispers.” says artist David A. Bell, whose solo exhibition, “Meditation On Nature” opens this week at the Padzieski Art Gallery located in the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center, 15801 Michigan Ave. in Dearborn, MI 48126. Bell is a naturalist working primarily in watercolor but with a … [Read more...]
Springwells Park Neighborhood Traditions Continue
DEARBORN, Michigan - Historic Springwells Park has one of the most active neighborhood associations in the city of Dearborn, with annual events, a book club, a well organized community garage sale, garden tour, and special events like an annual music fest every spring.A listing of association officers and event coordinators can be found on the … [Read more...]